Meaning
A form of seated meditation in Zen Buddhism.
Etymology
Origin: Japanese
Borrowed from Japanese 坐(ざ)禅(ぜん) (zazen), from 坐(ざ) (za, “sitting”) + 禅(ぜん) (zen, “meditation”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Zen meditation
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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